Keys to game 6 win

Published 11:06 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2014

Key player

With his countryman and long-time friend Tony Parker injured, Boris Diaw picked a fine time for his best game as a Spur. Scoring 26 points with his unique blend of inside-out acumen, Diaw helped anchor a Spurs offense that sputtered for most of the game. His production was a key complement to Duncan, giving the Spurs just enough to keep up with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook (combined 65 points).

Key moment

The Spurs drafted Tim Duncan No. 1 overall in 1997, at which point he immediately established himself among the NBA's best players. He continues to dominate nearly 17 years later, including an overtime stretch that hearkened back to his prime with seven straight points. His layup under Serge Ibaka put the Spurs up by one, and his turnaround jumper sealed it at 110-107 after OKC went back in front.

Key stat

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1 for 11 -- Oklahoma City's shooting success in overtime. The Spurs were generally excellent on defense throughout the game, but never more than the extra period to secure victory. Westbrook and Durant took 10 of those shots, with the former's layup accounting for the only make. Otherwise the Spurs locked both up, with Durant missing the potential tying 3 under duress with 16 seconds left.